Self Employed Program

Canada Self Employed visa

The self –employed farmers, international, professional athletes, or individuals in the arts and culture industry who can prove skills and experience to immigrate to Canada permanently as a self-employed person.
To be eligible for this program, Onarrive experts will check you must have:

  • A relevant experience in culture activities or athletics
  • Significant contribution to the cultural or athletic life of Canada

Canada Self-employed eligibility requirement:

Relevant work experience:

Work Experience Requirements:

For cultural activities:

For athletics:

Selection points criteria:

In additional of meeting experience requirements, applicants also meet the points system to assess their eligibility for Canada self-employed visa
The pass mark is currently 35 points out of 100 for immigrating to Canada as a self-employed immigrant.
Applicant will be selected based on:

  • Documents they have provided
  • You meeting the requirements of a self-employed person
  • Your score under selection criteria
Criteria
Maximum points
Education
25
Experience
35
Age
10
Ability in English and/or French
24
Adaptability
6
Total
100

FAQ : Frequently Asked Questions

To be eligible for this program, Candidates must have two years of relevant experience and must score at least 35 points on a selection criteria.

  • Applicant should be in athletics at a world-class level or taken part in cultural activities
  • Applicant been a self-employed in cultural activities or athletics
  • At least two years of experience in relevant experience as a self-employed person.
  • Experience should be during the last 5 years period before the day you apply for visa.

No, As per Canadian criteria there is no net worth requirement. However you have to show sufficient funds to satisfy the visa officer.

Yes, Candidates applying on or after March 3, 2011. He/She must include the results of English language test results with your application from an approved agency by IRCC.